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What Are the Benefits of Living in a Sober Living House?

What Are the Benefits of Living in a Sober Living House?

Why do so many people in recovery choose to make sober living a part of their journey? The answer is not difficult to understand. Sober living can benefit a person’s recovery in a few unique ways — at Live Free Structured Sober Living, we see it every day. Here are...

Is Alcohol Damage Permanent?

Is Alcohol Damage Permanent?

Alcohol and the consequences of alcohol abuse are a complex topic that encompasses short-term and long-term effects. If you or someone you loved has developed a problem with alcohol addiction, you’re likely wondering if alcohol damage is permanent. In some ways,...

What are 5 facts about alcohol?

What are 5 facts about alcohol?

Recreational drinking is extremely popular throughout the United States, and drinking in moderation is generally fine. However, people are drinking excessively in greater frequency than ever, with the average adult consuming 17 drinks per week. As of...

Statistics of Drug and Alcohol Addiction in New Hampshire

Statistics of Drug and Alcohol Addiction in New Hampshire

Every year, substance abuse kills more than one hundred thousand Americans across the country. We’re gripped by the worst substance abuse epidemic in the history of the nation, and New Hampshire is no exception. In fact, New England has higher substance abuse rates...

What are Co-Occurring Disorders

What are Co-Occurring Disorders

Treating addiction is a challenge, but modern addiction science has given us a better handle of the illness than ever before. We understand the underlying causes of addiction, and also appreciate that long-term support and healthy social ties are key to overcoming it....

Is Alcohol Damage Permanent?

Benefits of Sober Living in NH

If you’re one of the many people struggling with addiction in New Hampshire, you might have considered traditional rehab. While it’s an invaluable tool for helping people get clean and detox, it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Relapse rates are always high, but...

Top 5 Signs of Drug Abuse

Top 5 Signs of Drug Abuse

Drug abuse and addiction is a vast, nebulous, and destructive condition that can leave someone’s life in ruins. Each addiction is unique in many ways, and for that matter, each person has a unique experience of addiction. However, there are a variety of trends and...

Top 5 Signs of Drug Abuse

Which Substances are the Most Commonly Abused?

People abuse drugs and alcohol for many different reasons, such as to cope with stress, to mask symptoms of mental health disorders, or because they’re regularly exposed to these substances in their homes, schools, and neighborhoods. However, some substances are...

How Long is a Partial Hospitalization Program? What Should I Expect?

Top 5 Signs of Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol consumption, even excessive and dangerous levels of alcohol consumption is largely normalized within our culture. Alcoholism is extremely prevalent, and as many as 15 million Americans may have some sort of alcohol use disorder. If you’re worried...